siu6 wo6肇禍肇祸
Jyutpingsiu6 wo6
Yalesiuh woh
Definition
To cause a disaster or accident.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts, such as news reports or official police statements, to describe the act of causing a serious accident or disaster. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation, where people would prefer more direct phrases like 搞出大鑊嘢 or 造成意外. It carries a sense of gravity and legal or moral accountability.
Examples
He drove drunk and ended up causing an accident.
Which person in charge has to take responsibility for causing this disaster?
Related words
Common phrases
causing an accident due to drunk driving
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual speech to mean simply making a mistake or causing a minor problem, but it is too formal and severe for everyday mishaps like spilling a drink or missing a bus.
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